Nursing Faculty - Medical Surgical Adult Nursing (Pool)

Description

The School of Nursing at Cedar Crest College is accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position focusing primarily on didactic and clinical instruction in medical surgical adult nursing. The position also involves related duties such as college committee work, School of Nursing departmental duties, student recruitment and advisement, and continuing professional development. A multi-million- dollar state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Center and an integrated Standardized Patient program provide realistic practice settings and complement student learning.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an MSN (required), doctorate is preferred; and possess an unencumbered RN license in PA. Qualified applicants must have a minimum of three years of clinical experience and prior classroom teaching experience. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills as a member of the School of Nursing are essential. Candidates with prior experience with program and curriculum development are strongly preferred. 

Application Instructions

Please submit a letter of interest (cover letter), CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference. 

Cedar Crest College is a liberal-arts college, primarily for women, dedicated to the education of the next generation of leaders. The college prepares students for life in a global community by educating the whole student at all stages of life and experience. The college empowers its diverse student body within our women’s college programs and our School for Adult and Graduate Education.

How would you help us advance the Cedar Crest College mission?

As part of the application process, Cedar Crest College would like to learn more about your commitment to the College’s mission of supporting students in becoming independent learners and leaders. Please submit a statement (at least 2-3 paragraphs) on past experiences, current efforts and/or future aspirations, and explain through specific examples how these perspectives can contribute to the College’s mission of preparing students for life in a global community.

Feel free to indicate how your lived experiences have prepared you to be part of a community that values individuality, respect, and inclusivity. Those experiences can include but are not limited to:

· Your own understanding of the College’s mission

· Service-based work

· Teaching/Research based contributions

· Other competencies or certifications

About Cedar Crest College: 

Cedar Crest College, founded in 1867, is an independent liberal-arts college for women that emphasizes cross-disciplinary cooperation and excellence in teaching and research. We have been leading the way for over 150 years for women in higher education with a continued commitment to providing access to education for underrepresented populations. Cedar Crest enrolls over 1500 students annually through our traditional undergraduate programs for women and our co-education programs in the School of Adult and Graduate Education. We offer an exceptional benefit package and work-life balance. Our commitment to health and wellness on campus is evidenced by our updated fitness center, our aquatic center focused on healthy lifestyles, and our smoke and tobacco-free campus. The College’s beautiful 84-acre campus, a registered national arboretum, is located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City. Cedar Crest College is a part of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, a consortium of six colleges and universities. 

Cedar Crest College is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. The College encourages applications from individuals belonging to marginalized groups in higher education, in support of our diverse student community. 

The large majority of Cedar Crest’s students—nearly ninety percent—are women. More than forty percent are students of color and more than forty percent are first-generation college students; they are religiously diverse and diverse in terms of gender and sexuality. Our population also includes students from many different countries, in addition to the U.S. 

We seek to recruit faculty who are prepared to teach our students, to engage their curiosity, and to inspire their persistence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cedar Crest College values difference in a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. The College provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or any other status protected